Infected Blister?

Former Member

I do believe my blister is infected. It is not especially large or painful, but I took a plaster off today to find it oozing puss.

Anybody know a quick way to treat this which doesn't involve amputation?

Former Member

Go see your doc. Infected blisters can become serious business.

Former Member

see a Dr for a blister? seems a bit excessive.

Former Member

It's probably not infected. Put savlon or some other antiseptic thing on it, under the plaster if you're wearing plasters. If you start get tracking marks, which is redness up the blood vessels then go to A&E straight away, but if you don't have this then I would reckon it's fine to not see a medical professional unless it's worrying you.

(I don't have medical training but have had an infection in the past. My infection was in a tiny cut on my foot, and I knew it was sore, but the tracking marks were what caused me to go seek help.)

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katralla wrote: »

see a Dr for a blister? seems a bit excessive.

Infected blister. Thats a lot of nasties near an open wound with a good blood supply.

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RubberSkin wrote: »

Infected blister. Thats a lot of nasties near an open wound with a good blood supply.

:yes:

I used to let my burns blister and then get infected and it was horrible. Nasty nasty nasty. Used to make me really ill as well. The doctor can give you a cream that should help clear it up.